Ref. #DACD81 · DE5479
Hay Day
60%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Hay Day Technical Profile
What color is Hay Day? It's a light cool yellow with the hex code #DACD81. Colors similar to Hay Day include Benjamin Moore Golden Delicious, Sherwin-Williams Chartreuse, Valspar Master Gardener. Hay Day has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 60, Hay Day sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. Under 2700K warm bulbs Hay Day reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light.
Colors Similar to Hay Day
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Hay Day
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Hay Day
#DACD81
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A3BA78
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Hay Day
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Hay Day Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Hay Day.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Hay Day — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Hay Day have?
Hay Day by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Hay Day from other brands?
The closest matches are Golden Delicious by Benjamin Moore (#DACE7B), Chartreuse by Sherwin-Williams (#E1D286), Master Gardener by Valspar (#E2D388). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Hay Day?
Hay Day has an LRV of 60.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Hay Day's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.